Durango is home to many microbreweries, which is a result of many people who want to drink beer. While these craft beer establishments in Durango are considered microbreweries, they brew a comparable amount of beer of that to larger scale operations. The defining factor is the family-owned and locally-owned aspect. Consequently, these microbreweries offer a variety of activities that don’t always necessitate drinking.
As the seventh largest microbrewery in Colorado, Ska is well-known in Durango, to say the least. The original can designs are familiar in any Colorado liquor store, as well as other states, I imagine. Like most other breweries here in Southwest Colorado, Ska began with just a few people who loved beer and wanted to make their passion into a career. Ska brewing offers release parties of their seasonal beers, along with many other events throughout the year.
Ska Brewing
Skabrewing.com/
225 Girard St
(970) 247-5792
Happy Hour Yoga: Monday evenings 5:30 – 6:30pm. Yoga first, then beer! $10
Steamworks also holds its own when it comes to noteworthy beer in Durango. As a very large restaurant, Steamworks offers many beers on taps as well as some excellent food. You can pick up a growler or some take out from their downtown location, as well as stop in for their very popular, crowded, and affordable pint night every Thursday.
Steamworks Brewing
https://steamworksbrewing.com/
801 E 2nd Ave, Durango, CO 81301
(970) 259-9200
Pint Night: $3 Pints every Thursday night
Carvers Brewing Co has resided in town for quite some time and is a staple to dining in Durango. With an unusually large space for a restaurant located downtown, Carvers offers outdoor seating, facing towards main st. and also a covered back patio. The beer is consistent and the atmosphere allows for customers to relax in the downtown area.
Carvers Brewing Co
1022 Main Ave, Durango, CO 81301
(970) 259-2545
Animas brewing company is newer to the micro brewery community in Durango, yet well established at a spot by the river, with a familial
Animas Brewing Co.
https://www.animasbrewing.com/
1560 E 2nd Ave, Durango, CO 81301
(970) 403-8850
